fond, adj.
freq. cnt. 5
freq. cnt. 5
having or displaying warmth or affection
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
affectionate fond lovesome tender
sample sentences
"affectionate children""a fond embrace"
"fond of his nephew"
"a tender glance"
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(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
<adj.all> (p) (p) freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
fond partial
sample sentences
"fond of chocolate""partial to horror movies"
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extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
adoring doting fond
sample sentences
"adoring grandparents""deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"
"hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother"
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absurd or silly because unlikely
<adj.all>
fond
sample sentences
"fond hopes of becoming President""fond fancies"
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